Friday, February 19, 2010

Don't Let It All Out!

Hang on ... I have a lot of stuff struggling to get onto the blog today! ... and you know me - once that closet door opens, it all just starts pouring out!First, just a silly photo. We decided to paint the kitchen a soft melon color - but I decided it was too bland, so I made new curtains. Used up lots and lots of little bits of leftover fabric, and spent way too many hours piecing all those little strips together LOL. But I liked the way it came out. If I had more gumption, I'd sew rings on them instead of using clip-on rings - but I don't, so I didn't, and they are what they are.

In the midst of a miserably cold and grey winter, it's always nice to get a little sunshine! And I received the same blast of sunshine twice this week! I received the Sunshine Award from Kaery of Kaery Faery and from Sue at Sue Barton Originals. Thank you so much! I feel all warm and sunshine-y! I'm turning into a regular bluebird of happiness ... and you stand it?!This El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) shrine just knocks my socks off. So beautiful and delicate and dignified. This is the kind of Day of the Dead art that first got me really interested in the festival event. It really touches me. (NO! Not in a bad place!)Okay. Ready for some magic? Let's hop into our actually-made-from-ice-can-you-believe-it coach and see a little fashion show...Are you familiar with the designs of Isabelle de Borchgrave? If you are, keep the secret until the exhibit finale!So, what is the secret? Did you already guess? These gorgeous, intricate, life-size costumes are all made from paper. Everything is paper ... the ribbons, the buttons, the embellishments - everything. I was just awed. If you would like to see more of her amazing work, visit her site here.

I have seen birdcages used as display cabinets many times, but this was the first lantern-turned-vitrine I've seen. I think it was very clever. I wish I had thought of it. I didn't - but I may make one and then lie and say it was all my idea.I love vintage costumes - but isn't this one just c*r*e*e*p*y?! Maybe that's why I love it. It looks like it's decaying right before my eyes. Or is that just the crepe paper version of molting?Apropos of absolutely nothing, I would love to know the story behind these soldiers(?) - cowboys(?) - who seem to have created a tin man from a beehive and a soup collander. What were they thinking? Is this the very first robot ever? Had they all just read Wizard of Oz and decided they needed to bring it to life? Whatever the reason, I applaud them!Speaking of apropos of nothing! Two of my all-time favorite performers in one shot - both at the height of their beauty and celebrity. I may have to print this out, put it in my wallet, and tell people it's me and my mother.So, what the hell are YOU looking at?!Of course, I love theatres - and I especially love mini-theatres. So this really excited me. This is a REAL theatre with actual performances that has been created out of an historic Great Malvern (Worcestershire, England) gentleman's lavatory. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this is the smallest theatre in the world. Visit their website here to see more pictures and view a panoramic video of this tiny theatre! ... and if you're in Great Malvern get tickets to a performance!

I can't believe I found this photo! It's a cast publicity photo from my absolute favorite ever Twilight Zone episode! I can remember sitting with my mother and watching it - she never missed an episode of Twilight Zone or Perry Mason - and being scared out of my pants! Then, many years later, I saw it again, and I realize it's actually kind of funny. But when I was 6 or 7, I didn't know from satire! It was real!Be sure to check back in a day or two and see just what this Marie Antoinette mini theatre has to do with anything.Well, I must make a few phone calls. I've started disliking using the phone - though I used to be on it for hours a day - and wish that I could do all my communication via email. Or, better yet, through my blog, so I could illustrate what I mean with appropriate and meaningful pictures. So, while I'm busy talking to boring people about boring things (all business related), why don't yougo make something beautiful!

32 comments:

Oh Tristan, you are my caffeine, my drug of choice!!! WITTY I tell ya! Regarding the curtains, had you sewn on rings, it would have just been overkill...showing off! The pattern is fantastic and the colors eye-opening! That will certainly start each day with a happy smile! **kisskiss** Deb

HA! Not only are you witty, but you certainly know how to charm an old lady! Big Guy is my 23-year-old son. It may have been bs on your part, but at my age, I take what I can get! **Big kisses to you** Deb

its been a long hard day and you have just perked me up no end !Gorgeous pic of Bowie and the wonderful Liz and oh those paper costumes ! I feel inspired just looking at them, as for the twilight zone pic.....too creepy LOL but ~I love it~Love the curtains too, julie xxx

Oh how I loved to watch perry mason. I recall it being quite the ritual in my home at the time. The broad with the cigarette... hehehe.. loved it! Your curtains are unbelieveably festive aren't they? love them. Have a great day!.. oh, I too dislike the phone VERY much. But, I wanted want to be without it at the same time. Love hate relationships.. oy. T

Okay, leave it to me to know this; that episode of the Twilight Zone took place during Mardi Gras....I am such a geek.Loved that show---and frequently feel like I am living in it! LOL!!!Your curtains ROCK! You're crazy for sewing all those pieces, but they totally ROCK!!!Off to enjoy my lump-dom....

The one episode that I can't get out of my head even after all these years is the one with Willam Shnater when he's looking at the plane window and when I fly at night I will NOT look out that window!!

Great curtains and a LOT of work!

I rarely answer the phone, leave a message, beep!

I have one gal pal who LOVES to chat. She has one of those head thingies and does her housework while she's chatting but I can't multitask that way so I have to make sure when she calls that I have TIME to chat . . . we're talking an hour or more which could be spent CREATING!!

Lots of gorgeous bits of info and fufu in this post, Tristan. I love the curtains, very bright and pretty. Love the paper art, I'd bust out of one of those crinolines in a New York minute and it would be a whole new kind of art.

Loved the Twilight Zone in my early adult years. My first toddler wouldn't stay in her crib at night so I was forced to stay up late and chase her back into her room. Well, guess what was on in those wee hours? This would have a funny ending if I could say the show scared her into her crib, but no. It was just a great way to pass the time.

Thanks for the shout out and sharing all the fab pictures all the time, your blog makes me laugh, which makes you the sunshine man LOLLove all that paper art amazingI hate the phone toooand often throw it across the room, which my Jewish Hubby can't stand!!your fairy friendKarey

Hey Tristan - I'd like to ban telephones. I hate talking on them. Face to face, or email for me. Of course, I use the cell - it's a must for some things.LOVE the paper outfits - SO gorgeous (and fragile)!Twilight Zone was one of my favorites growing up. There are a couple of episodes that stuck in my head (scared me half to death)and I will NEVER forget them.FABULOUS curtains, Tristan. LOVE all that color!!!I think Mr. Bowie is better looking these days - back then he was rather skeletal.... lolSuper post, Tristan!!♥ audrey

I think you couldn't stop when you were creating the fabric for the stole and kept piecing until it was curtains for you! How delightful! You never fail to amaze me at the photos you find. That Twilight Zone was indeed a memorable one. Most intriguing is the cowboy robot one. What the???

Tristan....I love the curtains!! Such talent...I must have a Cinderella coach made of ice..it's snowing here in Colorado, so maybe?? Can't wait to see what you are going to do with the incredible theater.xxoo Valarie

Oh Tristan, I wish we had SKYPE so you could see and hear me laugh so hard right now. I like you. First of all, those paper dresses and the other photos are TDF! Texture, color, romantic fogginess in the pictures, they are all so divine. Then, the hilarious black and white shots. THEN THE KILLER.....the last photo dearest, looks just like me!!! I would swear that was me! Even with the bubble helmet, that woman looks like me!

You are THE BEST! You gave me a hearty laugh and I needed it because I get "dissed" all day long by my students.

Your posts are always packed with goodness.Where do I begin the ice coach to the picture of Liz and David to the beautiful costumes made out of paper. Paper wow.Love it all.Glad you liked my LSTB post. I never read the Diana bookyou mentioned, I may need tocheck it out.Have a fab weekend, Tristan.

Tristan my fun friend, yes, that is Ludwig's castle in the fog! And the movie....oh gosh, the general public just doesn't want to sit and observe quietly and take it all in, because a movie like that requires just that to SEE the details.

Hi Tristan, Wonderful post. I love the fashion show....beautiful. Your curtains are so pretty. They look like they were a lot of work. I don't do much blogging anymore (except on Lexi's blog) but I thought I would stop by and check you out. Hope you are doing well.~Sue~

Oh my god - I laughed so hard at that picture of Bowie and Liz and you wanting to say it was you and your Mom, and then the photo right under that and then the bubble head on the pay-phone! And probably lots of other things too, but by the time I got to the end I forgot. Sometimes I have to take notes when I'm reading your posts or I forget stuff. I know I say it every time but - always entertaining. (And the BEST stuff, too.)

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Yes! Life does sparkle and shimmer and glimmer and gleam! And I love it! Whether I'm making art, working with fabric, paper, ink and vintage findings - or working on a theatre piece - or sewing like an ecstatic dervish on a new art quilt - I'm always attracted to what shimmers just out of sight...the ghosts of sparkle and the rich dignity of decayed splendor.